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by kattywac

Comment by paintintheneck:
Creative. Nice B&W-7

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by kattywac

Comment by RKT:
A really neat idea...I only wish the image was bigger with maybe a bit more contrast.

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by kattywac

Comment by neeneefortwo:
Nice concept. Maybe a different angle. Very creative.

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by kattywac

Comment by kdeleon:
love the concept, would have liked to see it at a bit of a steeper angle.

Child's Darkenss
by kattywac

Comment by _Io_:
The focus on the borders around the shadows is too soft.

Child's Darkenss
by kattywac

Comment by Minstrel:
Oh, the darkness under the bed! thought this was a Peter Rabit ad at first.

Child's Darkenss
by kattywac

Comment by Artifacts:
Ah, yes... the monster under the bed theme. Good idea. the image itself is low contrast that gives it a washed out look. Well composed but has a "it is a setup but I really don't want it to look like a setup" look. LOL

Child's Darkenss
by kattywac

Comment by amber:
I would have used a scary story book with monsters to convey darkness here, unless the child does have a fear of Peter Rabbit, but the idea is good. Looks out of focus too, unless that's what you wanted?

Child's Darkenss
by kattywac

Comment by LucidLotus:
I can very much identify with the idea behind this image if you're point is the mysterious darkness under the bed. I was certain I had something living under mine when I was younger. Unfortunately I'm finding the image a bit flat in color. The book looks like it has a very nice blue tone but it seems muted out, possibly because there wasn't a strong enough light source. Also, if the under bed aspect IS what you were trying to portray, its a bit difficult to be sure, you might want to try another photo showing more of the bed so it can be easily identified as 'under the bed' and to help tie it in with a child, perhaps some little toes dangling over the edge. The focus is a bit soft - which may be another result of insufficient light. Overall I think the idea is good, meets the challenge well, there's just a few technical aspects that could use a boost - lighting & focus, and perhaps a shift in the composition. I gave a 4.

Child's Darkenss
by kattywac

Comment by Bebe:
I like the concept a lot; darkness is so significant when you're a child! The book is the perfect choice, and I love including the flashlight. I wish that the picture looked a little less staged: the book looks positioned by an adult for the photo. I assume that's part of a bed that I'm looking at, but I would have preferred more clues as it took me a while to figure that out. Perhaps including more of the bed frame would have helped? Good try.